Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 10:56AM CDT until May 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 8:56am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for windy and very dry conditions, which is in effect
from 9 AM Monday to midnight CDT Monday night. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...Today, southwest at 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45
mph. Monday, southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Today, 90s to low-100s. Monday, upper-80s to
around 100.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Extreme...4 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...9 (out of 10).
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.
Area Description:
Cimarron; Texas; Beaver; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: